Lifeboat crew's Yellow Wellies have been painted around Exmouth to pay tribute to the RNLI. A 2.4-mile (3.9km) trail featuring 15 sets of yellow wellies designed by artist Gary 'Garf' Cook, who is known locally as 'Exmouth's Banksy', has been set up in the...
Launch of mural celebrating RNLI’s 200th anniversary
A huge mural has been unveiled in Exmouth honouring the volunteers past and present of Exmouth RNLI. The mural on Manchester Road has been created by local street artist Gary Cook (Garf), and was unveiled on Wednesday (17th January) by the Mayor of Exmouth Olly Davey....
Exmouth RNLI tasked to vessel in difficulty
At 3.34pm on Sunday 29th October 2023, H.M. Coastguard requested the launch of Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II following a report of a yacht with engine failure on the River Exe about 300 metres east of Starcross. The vessel had one person on...
Exmouth RNLI tasked to drifting vessel
At 7.43pm on Thursday 26th October 2023, H.M. Coastguard requested the launch of Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II following a report of a drifting 10 foot rowing boat close to the Octagon off Exmouth seafront. They were assisted by Exmouth...
Exmouth RNLI rescue person trapped by tide
At 11.34am today Tuesday 24th October 2023, H.M. Coastguard requested the launch of Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II following a report of a female cut off by the tide on the beach between Orcombe Point and Rodney Point, Exmouth. Exmouth...
Exmouth RNLI respond to windsurfers in trouble
Exmouth RNLI volunteers went to the aid of three windsurfers in difficulty on the River Exe earlier today. At 11.57am Wednesday 18th October 2023, H.M. Coastguard requested the launch...
Exmouth RNLI launch the town’s Fireworks Display 2023
Once again Exmouth RNLI will be hosting the main fireworks display in Exmouth this year ! The lifesaving charity are pleased to announce their spectacular Fireworks Display 2023 at the Exmouth Rugby Club, Imperial Road, Exmouth, EX8 1DG on the evening of Friday 3...
Local attraction FootGolf fundraising for Exmouth RNLI
Well established, popular local attraction FootGolf on the Exe will be holding a one day charity event in support of Exmouth RNLI this month. In what will be the first of three planned events over the next year for the 200th Anniversary of the RNLI, FootGolf of...
Exmouth RNLI respond to paddleboarder in difficulty
Exmouth RNLI volunteers went to the aid of a paddleboarder reportedly in difficulty off Budleigh Salterton this afternoon. At 2.56pm today Saturday 7th October 2023, the volunteer crew of Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II...
Exmouth RNLI respond to two emergencies yesterday
It was a busy day for Exmouth RNLI volunteers who went to the aid of a wing foiler in difficulty and an injured paddleboarder yesterday. At shortly before 2pm yesterday Saturday 30th September 2023, the...
Multi agency rescue for swimmer in difficulty
Exmouth RNLI volunteers were tasked to reports of a person in trouble in the sea off Dawlish last evening. At 5.57pm yesterday Friday 29th September 2023, H.M. Coastguard paged the volunteer crew of Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II and...
Birthday Bob donates to Exmouth RNLI
Bob Nicholls from Exmouth has recently donated £270 to Exmouth RNLI in lieu of gifts for his 70th birthday earlier this year. Bob is married to Lyn Holmes and the couple have been supporters of the lifesaving charity for many years, previously having connections with...
Busy day for Exmouth RNLI lifesavers
Exmouth RNLI volunteers were tasked to a vessel in trouble on the River Exe this afternoon followed by a report of a paddleboarder in difficulty near Exmouth Marina this evening. At 1.21pm today Monday 18th September 2023, H.M. Coastguard paged Exmouth RNLI...
Both Exmouth Lifeboats launched re flood alert
Exmouth RNLI volunteers were tasked to conduct a shoreline search of Dawlish Beach following reports of major flooding in the town. In their second shout this weekend, at 3.34pm today Sunday 17th September 2023, H.M. Coastguard tasked both crews of Exmouth...
Exmouth RNLI launch to broken down boat
Exmouth RNLI volunteers were tasked to attend a broken down boat off Lyme Bay this evening. At 4.50pm today Saturday 16th September 2023, following a pan-pan call, the crew of Exmouth RNLI All Weather Shannon Class lifeboat 13-03 R & J Welburn were...